Montana Homestead is a spacious 4 bedroom and 3 1/2 bathroom 2 story log home located near Glacier National Park. Treat yourself to forested seclusion and privacy while enjoying a convenient distance to all the Flathead Valley area has to offer. This vacation property features a rustic (2880 sq. ft.) log home perched along a naturally landscaped hill with trees in the background. It is a beautiful log home on 5 acres of lawn and landscape with amazing Montana scenery. Wildlife is common. Montana Homestead has everything you will need while you are away from home. It includes a large fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy the company of your entire family while cooking and eating in the kitchen. This home is great for entertaining. Enjoy the rustic feel throughout the entire home with themed furniture, and decor with the log queen size bedroom sets in three of the bedrooms.

Enjoy the tranquility of a vacation away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life by relaxing in this country home and reconnect with nature. Enjoy the Montana air and relax as you sit on the porch and enjoy the wildlife and scenery. Montana Homestead has a large well cared for yard for outdoor games and fun for the children to run around. It has a fire pit and picnic table near the Tipi for outdoor eating and for telling stories around the camp fire. The wrap around covered porch offers a great place to have morning coffee and read the paper or to just enjoy the many views. The second story has a covered porch and an open deck.

LARGE MASTER SUITE HIGHLIGHTS

The large master bedroom located on the second floor features a pillowed top queen-sized mattress perched upon a locally made rustic log bed. Other features include a large walk in closet and a private den which either could easily become a nursery with the addition of a play and pack. It also includes a large soaking tub in the private bathroom and comfortable reading chairs. You may also step outside, through a private door, onto the adjoining covered deck.

MASTER SUITE HIGHLIGHTS

The master bedroom located on the main floor, features a premium queen-sized mattress perched upon a locally made rustic log bed surrounded by various matching dressers. Other features include a walk in closet, a full-sized tub/shower private bathroom.

Second floor GUEST BEDROOMS & BATH HIGHLIGHTS

One guest bedroom features a pillow-top mattress queen-size bed with 2 night tables and lamps, rustic dresser, a sitting chair and a full closet. The other guest bedroom features 2 twin-sized beds with a night stand and full closet for the children in the party. (Not suitable for adults) The guest bathroom is on the second floor and is very accommodating to a family or group. It includes two separate half baths; a full-sized tub/shower combo and a sink, and a toilet and sink.

Second floor FAMILY ROOM

This room can be used to just relax and visit, read a book. Couch, chair and a unique coffee table to play board games around. There is a door that leads to a large open deck with patio furniture and a table covered by an umbrella . A laundry room is available.

KITCHEN HIGHLIGHTS

This large FULLY SUPPLIED kitchen features a large refrigerator and separate freezer, dishwasher, range with double oven and stove top cooking surface, microwave, toaster, blender, and coffee maker are also supplied. If there is something you are in need of just let us know. A half bath is located just off the kitchen area.

LIVING ROOM HIGHLIGHTS

A large open living room to relax and enjoy the gorgeous view from the many windows, to cuddle up to a warm wood fire, play a family game or just enjoy sitting a reading your favorite book. This room creates a great space for family entertainment and interaction.

LOCATION

Located just outside Columbia Falls, this home makes you feel like you are in a remote area but you are within just a few minutes of downtown Columbia Falls, restaurants, grocery stores, the post office, etc. The homestead is located 15 minutes from Glacier Park International airport, 25 minutes from Kalispell, 25 minutes to Whitefish Mountain Resort and 25 minutes to Glacier National Park entrance. It is within walking distance to Meadow Lake Golf Course.

It is our goal to provide you a little of Montana country living while you stay in our home. We hope you enjoy your stay with us. If there is anything we can do to assist you, please let us know. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our home with you.

Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 4

Sleeps: 10

Property Manager

Khristine Burton

Member Since 2011

Languages:

english

About Khristine Burton

David and Carla Shaffer started building their two story Log Home in the spring of 1977. They have raised their 11 children and many foster children in this home. David taught Mathematics and Physics at the Junior High, High School and Community College levels for 40 years and is now retired. Carla is a stay at home mother and housewife, She loves providing her children the love and joy of parenthood teaching her children the responsibilities of an American citizen. Together they enjoy their Montana life style that brought them to this beautiful area in the summer of 1971.
Carla passed away in April 2019.

Khristine Burton purchased this House in 1971

Why Khristine Burton chose Columbia Falls

In 1971 we purchased the land from the family of the original homesteaders of the area where our home is built.At the time there were very few people living on this the "wrong side of town" on a gravel road. We chose to live in the rural part of Columbia Falls to give our children the experience of living on a farm and doing chores. Montana gave our family the opportunity for hunting , fishing, camping and enjoying the 4 distinct seasons of year.

What makes this House unique

Our Log Home has a special spirit in it that comes from living good principles, loving each other and reaching out to members of our community.

Amenities

Featured

Children Welcome

TV

Washer & Dryer

Air Conditioning

Internet

Heater

Parking

Fireplace

Bathrooms

3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath

House Rules

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

26 Reviews

Wonderful4.8/5

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Beautiful place

4/5

Stayed Aug 2017

Elise S.

Montana Homestead was beautiful and the perfect accommodations for our family for 4 days while visiting Glacier. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Lots of outdoor games and lots of space for little ones to run around. Everything was very clean with the exception of all the showers/tubs. Lots of extra blankets and extra sheets in all the rooms. The owner of the home was very sweet and made sure we had everything we needed when we checked in.

The only thing that was uncomfortable was the continual presence of the owner throughout our stay. He did tell us that he'd be coming by in the mornings to water the flowers and get the garbage outside and that he had some work to do in the basement. Each day we were there, he was on the property for at least 2+ hours and it was uncomfortable that he was right at the dining room window several mornings while we were having breakfast. We thought it was odd that he told us that he'd be working in the basement while we were staying for only a short time. One of our family members got a bad flu bug and the day she was home sick, he was hammering in the basement for multiple hours.

We use vacation rentals very often and always take excellent care of the properties. It made us all just feel a little uneasy that he was at the home so often.

Overall we really enjoyed our stay and the location is the perfect distance to Glacier and Whitefish. The golf course is less than a minute down the road which was really convenient!

Published Sep 8, 2017

The property couldn't have been better. Highly recommended for a family vacation.

5/5

Stayed Aug 2017

Audrey W.Orlando Florida

The property is well taken care of. The owners are thoughtful and thorough with the house preparation. Plenty of towels, kitchen ammenities, soaps and extras. A great location too.

Published Aug 23, 2017

Glacier area family retreat

5/5

Stayed Jul 2017

David J.Wisconsin Resident

The Montana Homestead was ideal from the spacious kitchen, living room area, bedroom downstairs & upstairs. Porch was ideal for after supper relaxing & play area for grandchildren. Backyard was great for playing and pulling a wagon.

Easy drive to West Gacier entrance. Many, many memories!

Published Jul 31, 2017

Fantastic and we hope to return

5/5

Stayed Jul 2017

Heather M.Houston, Tx

Loved this place. Great for visiting Glacier NP and well appointed to accommodate large group with kids. Highlights for us included fire pit with teepee, outdoor dining next to grill, badminton and other outside balls/toys for the kids. Easy kitchen to cook in. Great place to stay. Hosts were lovely and great communicators. We hope to return. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Published Jul 27, 2017

Cozy property

5/5

Stayed Jul 2017

Ulka K.

Thank you Kristine, David and Elizabeth for renting us Montana Homestead. We had a truly great time. The house was the perfect size with room for everyone to sleep comfortably. The house was well stocked with everything we needed- clean linens, well equipped kitchen, toys for our 10 year old and 2 year old. Huge yard space, loved the fire pit and the grill!

Kristine was very responsive- she was in constant touch with us- even walked over at 11pm to help us with something. Her daughter Elizabeth and our son played together for a bit- oh yes and the fireworks that Kristine got for the kids were a hit.

We are definitely returning to Montana Homestead!

Published Jul 13, 2017

Owner's Response:

Thank you so much for your kind words. Elizabeth was excited for the invitation to play with your kids and to enjoy in a little bit of your fun with the holiday week. It was my pleasure to assist you in the needs you had. I am glad you asked for it. We at Montana Homestead are in the background available to assist if needed and we are able. I'm happy to hear that your family trip with both sets of grandparents and your kids was a huge success. (oops Uncle too). We at Montana Homestead feel our greatest joy seeing families coming together on the property. Thank you. We look forward to seeing you when you return.

This was a great place for our family get together

5/5

Stayed Dec 2016

Ann S.

Our group of ten spent five days at this home and can't say enough good things about it. The owners were easy to work with and provided toys, a high chair, and a PAC and play for our preschoolers. The sledding hill provided hours of fun for the little ones as well as the adult kids. Other reviewers mentioned that the twin beds in the "kids room" were too small for adults but my sister and her husband (both 5'7") slept comfortably there. There were plenty of towels, appliances, and dishes for our group. We hope to return next Christmas!